12-year-old Naomi suffers from a rare skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex (EB), which causes her feet to blister as the skin is missing essential proteins which bind the layers of the skin together. She took part in our one-to-one mentoring programme with athlete mentor Gabby Marshall, find out more about her story.

Participants on a Get on Track programme in Kent recently completed a scavenger hunt around Gillingham to test their local knowledge, encourage them to work on their English language skills and to mark the end of what has been a fantastic programme. 

Head of Income Generation and Fundraising, Annie Moody went to visit Montpelier High School to see how their On Track to Achieve programme with athlete mentor, Liz Johnson has been going.

The Get on Track programme with partners Sanctuary Supported Living concluded with celebration events for the Brighton and Essex cohort.

Working with Govia Thameslink Railway and West Sussex County Council, athlete mentors Liz Johnson, Hannah Beharry and Sarah Ayton have been helping young people in the area, find out more about this fantastic partnership.

Saphffire’s life story has been one of resilience which has seen them overcome many obstacles. Linking up with athlete mentor Claire Bennett on a recent Get on Track programme saw Saphffire reach for the stars.

Our partnership with Obex Foundation continues to grow as funding secured for a seventh school.

The AQA Unlocking Potential programme has reached it’s halfway stage as students from across the UK presented their social action projects.

The Evolve to Thrive programme recently launched with an in-person get together in Birmingham.

Working with Virtual Schools Kent (VSK) and Swale Community Leisure, a recently launched Get on Track programme in Medway has started spectacularly.

Our Lake District Triple Challenge is coming up in April and there is still time to join us!

Dame Kelly Holmes Trust launches mentoring programme in Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is celebrating International Women’s Day by shining a light on the many amazing women helping the Trust transform young people’s lives.

Sanctuary Supported Living residents in Kent and Essex have been busy completing their social action project as part of the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust Get on Track programme. Find out how they impacted their local community.

Five reasons why you should join us on our Lake District Triple Challenge in April!

Victoria’s story showcases the great work Dame Kelly Holmes Trust health programmes are doing in children hospitals across the UK.

A successful social action project at a local Ramsgate elderly care home marked the end of the Get on Track programme for Ruby and Owen.

In his first CEO blog, Martin Talbot discusses how Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is helping elite athletes transition into the next phase of their careers.

Martin Talbot will lead Dame Kelly Holmes Trust after a successful year which has seen the Trust grow.

Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is thrilled to announce its 2nd year of partnership with Obex Foundation; continuing the On Track to Achieve (OTTA) programmes.

Dame Kelly Holmes Trust announces Social Value partnership with Cognizant, which will see them fund On Track to Achieve programmes in 2025.

Working alongside partners Swale Leisure Trust, Dame Kelly Holmes Trust caught up with Kane who was part of a recent Get on Track programme to see how his experience with athlete mentors, Claire Bennett and Tre Whyte helped him.

Helping to transform young people’s lives in the Kent area, working with partners Swale Leisure Trust

In the 20th anniversary year of her Double Gold Olympic win, Dame Kelly joins a group of fundraising explorers in Peru!

Working with athlete mentor Liz Johnson on our Get on Track programme, Cameron is now pursuing his dream job in the horse industry.

Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is pleased to announce our extended partnership with Sanctuary Supported Living for 2024-25.

Sheffield businesses unite to support local young people. We celebrate with schools from across Sheffield at Bramall Lane.

Congratulations to athlete mentors Joe Clarke and Yona Knight-Wisdom for their incredible performances at Paris 2024

Students and teachers from the 30 schools from across the UK, participating in AQA Unlocking Potential were invited to join their athlete mentors at London Zoo for a celebration of their achievements.